Best Schools in Hughes, AR
Hughes, AR has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,822 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in Hughes exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hughes, AR
The top high schools in Hughes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 952 Students
2. Forrest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
3. Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 255 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hughes, AR
The top middle schools in Hughes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forrest City Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 275 Students
2. Lincoln Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 6 • 139 Students
3. West Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 507 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hughes, AR
The top elementary schools in Hughes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students
2. Anna Strong Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
3. Faulk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forrest City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 725 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hughes, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hughes, AR has a total population of 1,164 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hughes, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hughes, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
63.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hughes, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hughes, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hughes, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hughes, AR
How many schools are in Hughes, AR?
Hughes, AR has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,822 students in total.
How do schools in Hughes perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Hughes score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Hughes exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hughes?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 13%
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